Delivery of Compression Therapy for Venous Leg Ulcers -

Delivery of Compression Therapy for Venous Leg Ulcers
Information type: Other primary research
Source: JAMA Dermatology
Specialities: Skin disorders
Summary
Study of 68 home care nurses in Denmark showed difficulty of achieving desired subbandage pressure and indicates substantial proportion of patients with venous leg ulcers don’t receive adequate compression therapy. Training focusing on practical bandaging skills is needed.
UKMi comment
According to an editorial, the initial barrier towards change is for practitioners to appreciate the importance of compression in healing venous leg ulcers- without optimal compression, substandard care is provided.
Related links: Editorial